Read Governor Youngkin’s prepared inaugural address
Youngkin has been sworn into office as the 74 governor.
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Governor Glenn Youngkin took the oath of office Saturday at 12:33 pm to become the 74 governor of Virginia.
Youngkin, a former finance executive with a large personal wealth, was a political newcomer who had close to zero name recognition across the commonwealth just 12 months ago. Now, he will be the chief executive for the next four years as Virginia continues to navigate a Covid-19 pandemic as well as any other issues to at may emerge in the time being.
Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) President Dee Duncan today congratulated Winsome Sears for being sworn in as Virginia’s 42nd lieutenant governor.
“Congratulations to Winsome Sears for being sworn in as Virginia’s 42nd lieutenant governor, the first woman and woman of color to hold that position in the Commonwealth’s history. As the start of a new era in Virginia begins, Lieutenant Governor Sears is well-prepared to help Republicans deliver on their campaign promises of supporting our law enforcement, decreasing the cost of living, and empowering parents to be involved in their children’s education. We are proud to have supported Lieutenant Governor Sears in her historic campaign that resonated with Virginians of all walks of life and will serve as a model for expanding the Republican Party in the years to come.”
Read the full prepared remarks that Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered upon being sworn in as Virginia’s 74th Governor on Saturday, below:
Good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor Sears, Attorney General Miyares, Madame President, Members of the General Assembly, Justices of the Supreme Court, my fellow Virginians.
Today we gather, not as individuals, nor as Republicans or Democrats but as Virginians.
And for the 73rd time in the history of Virginia, the home of American Democracy, we’re participating in the peaceful and orderly transfer of leadership.
The will of the people grants a license to serve. A temporary license extended with trust, with faith, and with expectations to deliver on promises made.